Brake Indicator Inoperative

Possible Causes:

• Brake Fluid Level Switch
• Park Brake Switch
• Park Brake Switch Sense Circuit Open
• Instrument Cluster

Testing

1. Is the BRAKE indicator only inoperative with the Park Brake engaged? If yes, go to next step. If no, replace the Brake Fluid Level Switch. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST  .
2. Disconnect the Park Brake Switch harness connector. Connect a jumper wire between the Park Brake Switch Sense circuit and ground. Turn the ignition on. Observe the BRAKE indicator. Did the BRAKE indicator illuminate? If yes, replace the Park Brake Switch. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST  . If no, go to next step.
3. Turn the ignition off. Disconnect the Park Brake Switch harness connector. Disconnect the Instrument Cluster harness connector. Measure the resistance of the Park Brake Switch Sense circuit. Is the resistance above 5.0 ohms? If yes, repair the Park Brake Switch Sense circuit for an open. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST  . If no, replace the Instrument Cluster. See INSTRUMENT CLUSTER under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION in ANALOG INSTRUMENT PANELS - LIBERTY article. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST  .